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Tom just stopped by to tune my piano and I am beyond thrilled with the results – it has not sounded this good in years. Tom spent a lot of time analyzing my piano to truly understand how to make it sing. He was also friendly, professional, on time, and easy to work with! The other week I had to unfortunately reschedule due to some loud house work that would be taking place at the same time but he easily fit me into his calendar at another time. Highly recommend Tom from Piano Island!

Tom Dans is an excellent, highly professional and qualified piano tuner. Tom did a wonderful job tuning our baby grand piano: After assessing its condition, taking into consideration the specific characteristics of the manufacturer and model (Sterling pianos), he did a very thorough job, spending a couple of hours bringing it up great condition. Tom also referred us to an excellent piano technician and explained to us exactly what were the issues which had to be taken care of. The repair included also some work on the pins holding the strings, which unfortunately messed up the tuning which Dan did only a week earlier. The incredible thing was that I called Dan, explained the situation, and he came to us again right away and re-tuned the whole piano, free of charge! If you are looking for a piano tuner in Connecticut, I highly recommend working with Toms Dans.

Tom was simply amazing! We bought a used Wurlitzer piano that hadn’t been played in over eight years. After three hours, Tom brought the piano back to life. It sounds brand new!!! We are so happy! Tom was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I’d recommend him to everyone!! Thank you, Tom!!!

Crazy knowledgeable staff. Awesome selection. Always new stuff

Great store!

I was very impressed with the knowledge of the staff and what I was able to learn from them while I was selling my collection. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I will also recommend them to anyone who wants to sell buy or trade their own collection! 5 stars!!

Food is okay. Service is good.

Nice friendly environment good selection.

Been going here for years, great stuff and friendly staff keep me coming back. Nice selection of all types of music with fare pricing.

I called this place earlier in the day and the guy I spoke to sounded pretty nice and assured me that they carried what I was looking for. I just visited and walked out and was completely disgusted with the expierence. The original guy I spoke to wasn’t there, the guy that was there was completely useless. He gave me zero guidance and when I asked for help. He said “idk, I can’t control what people bring in here, no one listens to that stuff” he saw me walking around lost and in need of help and not once did he help. This guy was just sitting there, he had to be high, the guy was like swaying back and forth, falling asleep. Will never go back here again. Absolutely horrible expierence.

This place looks closed. Permanently closed.

I brought some records to sell at their former West Haven location. Mind you, I probably had some records that I originally purchased from REPLAY none less than $15. I enjoyed going there, they had a great selection of surf music that I loved. But, after the owner had an hour to look over my collection that were in very good to some in pristine condition, he gave me a price of $3 a copy. I declined his offer. So, on my way out of his premises he berated and made fun of me, and said OUT LOUD in the store that I don’t know how to rate records. That was akin to him kicking me in the ass as I left the store.That SOB is arrogant as HELL!!! Don’t shop there, phony attitude fills the air. I never went back, nor should you.

Grace Recording is fun, professional, caring, passionate and personable. They put their heart and soul and expertise in everything they do. We highly recommend them.

I’ve been involved with music instruction since childhood. When I sought to renew my involvement with guitar I was recommended to seek out George Raccio at All Things Musical by a friend who had been taking banjo lessons from George. From day one I knew I had found “the guy”. George possesses a wealth of musical knowledge with an understanding of how to pass along his knowledge in an exceptionally patient manner. His musical knowledge base is broad enough to expertly teach a multitude of styles. While I began with finger style acoustic guitar, George was able to transition to electric guitar blues as my musical instruction tastes changed.
The studio/store is charming and Paula, George’s wife, is a pleasure to do business with. She maintains the teaching schedules for the various instructional modalities of which there are many and helps students such as myself to keep track of upcoming lessons. I’ve been taking instruction for close to five years now and consider my instruction at All Things Musical an important part of my life that provides nothing but pleasure inclusive of our annual recital. If you are looking for expert teaching in a warm atmosphere be sure to check them out. You’ll be glad that you did.

I take harmonica lessons at At Things Musical. George and Paula are great. The shop is really cute and they have lots of interesting things for sale in addition to instruments. It’s a friendly, family run place.

Cute little place. The people there are very nice.

Never been here i wanted to write a review for no reason

Very family friendly place. I tried and researched a few places before I settle here. As a mom of three it was the best decision I made. The teacher we have is very talented, focused, and committed. The owner Bob created a wonderful environment where kids can learn and be comfortable.

I’ve been going here for years and was taught keyboard from john.lost my keyboard in the mess of moving to a new apartment.finally replaced my keyboard and am going to be taking more lessons.God bless the staff at family music center.its a great family atmosphere.no complaints from me.

Great service